Mediterranean Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet

Mediterranean Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet mixes Lebanese spiced ground beef with zucchini noodles, fresh diced tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh herbs. This is an easy meal to put together and is healthy and low carb. It is packed with protein and so flavorful!


Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Total Servings: 4-6

ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1 pound ground beef 
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 
  • 1/4 of a red onion, diced 
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 1 teaspoon allspice 
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika 
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove 
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized 
  • 1 medium tomato, diced {or use canned diced tomatoes}
  • 1 cup feta cheese {you could try goat cheese or mozzarella} 
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped

cooking

  1. Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes. 
  2.  Add the ground beef, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, paprika and clove and cook until browned and cooked through. Drain the fat from the ground beef and return to the pan. 
  3.  Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and heat on low for about 2-3 minutes, or until the noodles are soft. 
  4.  Sprinkle the feta cheese on top of the noodles and beef. If you want the feta cheese slightly melted you can quickly heat it in the oven for about 3 minutes on 350 degrees F. 
  5.  Top with diced tomatoes, parsley and green onions and serve warm.